Russia's team competed as "Olympic Athletes from Russia" (OAR) and were unable to fly the national flag at the closing ceremony. The country was banned from PyeongChang 2018 following state-sponsored doping , leading up to and including the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics . [Full Article...]

At a sentencing hearing for serial abuser Larry Nassar in mid-January, she demanded widespread changes to the organizations that run her sport, citing ignorance and negligence regarding Nassar's longtime sexual misconduct. I January, a MI judge sentenced Nassar to a total of at least 140 years in prison. Raisman said on CNN last month. Raisman, 23, says Nassar sexually abused her for yea... [Full Article...]

Jerome led all scorers with 21 points while Adel led the Cardinals with 18. The decisive play capped a sequence which saw Louisville miss two of six free throws in the final minute while squandering a 66-62 lead in the final second. Louisville: Facing a tall order against a Cavaliers squad that had beaten them five straight times, the Cardinals had their chances to seal it but missed free throws l... [Full Article...]

The club says it will also help organize a meeting between the first-team players and 15-year-old Anthony Borges, who was shot five times during the February 14 massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida. Las Palmas stayed 18th in the 20-team standings, inside the relegation zone. " Las Palmas defended well, we tried to break them down but as the game progressed there was less... [Full Article...]

Playing about 35 miles from their campus in East Brunswick, New Jersey, the Scarlet Knights did not exactly pack the house, but their fans were easily the most prominent and noisy in the Garden's lower bowl. The 6-2 junior was in a groove, hitting shots from long distance while also attacking the rim with ferocity. "So I think when their expectations were high, we had a full roster". [Full Article...]

Booker also acknowledged his departure from the Sixers via Twitter, saying: "Philly, I appreciate my short time with you guys, great fans and a great future". Furthermore, the veteran from Turkey is also shooting 45.9 percent from the field and 35.9 percent from three-point range. He has has played in 51 games and has averaged 17.4 minutes, 6.6 points (53.3% FG, 26.3% 3P, 68.3% FT), 4.7 rebounds, ... [Full Article...]

He came close past year, losing to world No. 1 Dustin Johnson , but I like him this week as he starts closing that gap between himself and DJ just a little bit more. Last year, Titleist quizzed Steven Aoyama , a Principal Scientist in Golf Ball research and development, on this very question. That is over just four tournaments this year. [Full Article...]

In the three years since Nassar's criminal conduct was first reported to USOC, Mr. Blackmun made no attempt to contact the Olympic athletes Nassar victimized and offer sympathy, support and an apology. Blackmun's resignation was applauded by longtime critics of the USOC and the national governing bodies under its umbrella's handling of the sexual abuse issue, who also called upon Congress to t... [Full Article...]